6th HRT Birthday == It Has Been That Long!

[VickySGV]

Today is the 6th anniversary of my beginning HRT. It began as one of the lowest doses available in pill form, which has been increased only a couple of notches in all this time, and still I am very content with what has happened to me as the result of it. I have not been troubled with any of the negative side effects to any great degree, but do have a definite "monthly" cycle of some minor but annoying mood swings. (For a few days last week, I was a real Puppy's Mother to folks who got on my bad side.) I am on the older side of life, so I guess I did not have great expectations of what my body would do, but I have survived two mammograms where it was obvious to the medical team that it was FEMALE BREAST TISSUE they were looking at, and one of the doctors showed me the indicators on the Xrays that differentiated them from male boobs. I even had a biopsy on one breast because of some suspicious tissue, and it was not cancerous, but a piece of benign FEMALE tissue.

Attitude wise, my feeling of at last "being right" in my own skin is the greatest gift I have from it. Having the right body chemistry has given me a focus on life that I did not have before. The tempest is over, and the waters flat and calm. I hold my head up happily and with assurance that I am at last chemically as I should be. (Yes, all cravings for drugs and alcohol have dropped to the lightest of whispers.)

In the first three years, it was the ride that people warned me about, but since my SRS in Jan. 2013 things have leveled off and life is stable to the point the commotion of the past is a fond memory worth many chuckles, and maybe a happy tear or two.

Do I "PASS" because of the horomes? I seriously doubt that they are the reason that I am accepted simply as Vicky. By now noone has a reference to my past where they compare me to my former exterior and I am happy and confident as me in public. I am effortlessly calm and warm with new people I meet, and smile and give hugs without worry. What a difference from 6 years ago, what a wonderful difference.

[Guest]

Happy 6th Vicky!

May you have many more anniversaries in your future, Girl.

Huggs,

Joann

[Carolyn Marie]

Viva la dife'rrence, Vicky. Congrats on six years of happiness, hormones and change.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Cyndee]

Very nice report on 6 years Vicky, glad it's working for you

For some of us, real peace is found in the right body chemistry.

Hugs

Cynthia -

BTW - my 4 years of HRT is a week from now.

[Charlize]

What a wonderful difference for a wonderful person. Congratulations on finding peace while being and living as yourself.

Hugs and have a soda on me,

Charlize

[Guest suden]

Its a wonderful day. I love what you wrote about being right. I personally think that's what is most important. so happy for you today Love Eden

[Guest Carla_Davis]

Happy 6th Birthday Vicky

Hugs,

Carla

[Guest Megan_Lynn]

Gratz on your 6 years.

It will be 7 years for me come October. It was by far the best decision I have ever made.

[Guest Edu]

Happy birthday!

Hugs,

Edu

[Guest G-A-L-E]

Hello Vicky, you have accomplished much for yourself in 6 years. Some might not be aware that you have also paid it forward.

It was you that accompanied me to a girl’s night out. Helped me prepare for SRS and reassured all was normal postoperative.

Even though less than a 1-year on HRT and feeling I was done with transition. You have reminded this newbie I have only just begun. Lots to still learn on the way to become a better woman. Hopefully I get it half as right in life, what you have accomplished in 6.

Thank you,

Anne

[Guest]

My four years HRT have flown by too. I am happy with me and my body. (All except three parts. Two to be gone, one for an important repurpose. Giggle.)

Vicky, in so many ways, you have been our "go to" girl. I can always trust your heartfelt advise. I love your often snarkyness and humor, never delivered with malice, mostly with good practical aspects.

I've enjoyed all the information you have given me about your GRS, when it was really none of my business.

You have given me courage, comfort and peace to help me move forward to my much needed goal. To face whatever is ahead in my life. Maybe to help me become a grown woman from the little girl I have always been.

Happy six and thank you for being you! Way hug! JodyAnn

[~Nova~]

Congrats on 6 years. Seems like a long time until I look at how long it's been for me.

I'm happy to hear you are in a good place.

Nova

[gennee]

Happy anniversary, Vicky.

[StephanieVikingGirl]

Happy sixth birthday Vicky!,

I recently had my first birthday on HRT, and I was greatly helped in my transition from reading posts from you, and others farther along the journey than myself. I am trying to emulate you, in that I will continue to post here in the hopes that I can help some others who are just beginning. My thanks for all your insights.

hugs,

Stephanie